Find out how popular the last name Sulub is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sulub.

Sulub, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sulub surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sulub in America

Sulub is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sulub surname appeared 109 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sulub.

The history of the last name Sulub

The surname SULUB originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to derive from the Basque word "suluba," meaning "vineyard" or "vine field," suggesting the name's bearers were likely associated with viticulture or winemaking in the region.

The earliest known record of the SULUB name can be traced back to a 13th-century manuscript from the town of Ciboure, in the Basque province of Labourd. This document mentions a certain Juan de SULUB, who owned a vineyard near the town.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in various administrative records of the Kingdom of Navarre, such as tax rolls and property deeds. One notable mention is that of Pedro SULUB, a landowner from the village of Puente la Reina, who was granted a charter to establish a winery in 1467.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the SULUB name spread beyond the Basque region as family members migrated to other parts of Spain and the Americas. One prominent figure was Martín SULUB, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro in the 1530s.

In the 18th century, a branch of the SULUB family settled in the Canary Islands, where they continued their tradition in winemaking. Juan SULUB (1712-1789), a renowned vintner from Tenerife, is credited with developing several innovative techniques for wine production that were widely adopted in the region.

Another notable bearer of the SULUB name was María SULUB (1835-1912), a Basque writer and poet who published several collections of verse in both Basque and Spanish languages, celebrating the culture and traditions of her homeland.

As the SULUB name spread across the globe through migration and exploration, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, academics, and entrepreneurs. Some examples include Pablo SULUB (1901-1978), a renowned Mexican painter known for his vibrant depictions of rural life, and Javier SULUB (born 1963), a Spanish-born computer scientist and entrepreneur who co-founded a successful software company in Silicon Valley.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sulub

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sulub.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sulub was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sulub was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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